The Courtyard at Deer Ridge

The Courtyard at Deer Ridge is a family-owned senior living community set on 25 private acres in Dayton, TN, where you'll find a quiet country setting that's got a back porch for things like ice cream socials and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors, with a private walking track, rose and butterfly gardens, a vegetable garden, and lots of planters, and they keep things changing with updates like a new Putt Putt area and a therapy trail coming soon. There are 58 apartments for independent and assisted living, plus memory care services for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, along with licensed RN nurse staff and round-the-clock help for emergencies, and if someone needs support with daily living like bathing, dressing, eating, transferring, or medication, the staff is ready to help any time, day or night. Sometimes residents like to bring their small pets-under 25 pounds-and they can enjoy the outdoor grounds, or spend time in the indoor common rooms where activities are held, from arts and crafts, movies, and religious programs to social gatherings, and although activities can change, there's always something meant to get people talking or moving, and there's even devotional services available. The kitchen staff's earned a name for good meals, and all residents get meals provided, with a special focus on taste and nutrition, and they handle monthly meal plans as well as bi-monthly housekeeping, laundry, apartment upkeep, garbage pickup, and yard work, so seniors don't have to worry about chores. There's a complimentary transportation service for errands, outings, or doctor's visits, and for those needing it, the emergency call system will be available starting January 2025 for a small monthly fee. The Courtyard also has hospice care, various home health services including non-medical home care, skilled nursing, adult day services, and even therapy and rehab for those who need extra support, and they're planning to add 10 new private assisted living rooms by January 2025. Residents aged 55 and up are welcome, and the staff believes in compassionate care, focusing on dignity, kindness, and respect, always helping each person keep as much independence as possible while providing help where needed. The setting's peaceful and pretty, with brick buildings, flowerbeds, and lots of trees, all close to Dayton's shops, restaurants, and parks, and there's a friendly community spirit among both staff and residents, so folks can feel at home without feeling alone.